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Dishwasher Error Codes
106 error codes across 13 brands
Dishwasher error codes cover water supply (fill errors), drainage (pump and drain valve), door latch, water heating, and control board failures. Many error codes resolve with a simple drain filter clean.
This page tracks 106 dishwasher error codes across 13 brands , most commonly involving drainage (16), heating (15), sensor (12). About 106 can usually be diagnosed and fixed at home, while 55 signal serious faults that warrant a professional. Typical repair costs range from $0 for simple DIY fixes to $520 for professional component replacement. Pick your brand below for the exact meaning, likely causes, and step-by-step fix for each code.
S
Samsung
17 error codes
LC Leak sensor activated — water detected at base of dishwasher
5C Drain failure — water not draining from dishwasher
3C Wash motor error — circulation pump failure
HE Heater error — water not heating
+13 more codes →
L
LG
11 error codes
AE Leakage detected — water found in base tray
OE Drain error — dishwasher not draining
IE Water inlet error — not filling with water
FE Water overflow — overfill protection triggered
+7 more codes →
W
Whirlpool
18 error codes
F9E1 Drain pump failure — dishwasher not draining
F6E4 Wash heater or heating element failure
F2E2 Keypad error — control panel not communicating
F3E1 Thermistor failure — low resistance reading
+14 more codes →
G
GE Appliances
16 error codes
C5 Drain failure — dishwasher not draining
FL Flood switch activated — water in base tray
C4 Wash motor failure — circulation pump not running
PF Power failure — cycle interrupted by power outage
+12 more codes →
B
Bosch
8 error codes
E15 Leak protection activated — water detected in base tray
E24 Drain blocked — dishwasher not draining
E25 Drain pump or filter blocked — drain impeller obstructed
E01 Heating element or NTC sensor failure — water not heating
+4 more codes →
K
KitchenAid
3 error codes
7-1 Drain pump failure — dishwasher not draining
6-2 Stuck relay on control board
1-1 Thermistor failure — water temperature sensor fault
F
Frigidaire
9 error codes
i20 Drain problem — water not draining
i30 Leak detected in base
i10 Water supply problem — insufficient fill
PF Power failure — cycle interrupted
+5 more codes →
M
Maytag
0 error codes
K
Kenmore
8 error codes
F2E2 User interface cannot communicate with control board
F8E4 Float switch tripped — overfill detected
F6E4 Float switch open — water level too low
F1E1 Control board memory error — stuck relay or corrupted firmware
+4 more codes →
E
Electrolux
4 error codes
i20 Drain fault — clogged filter or blocked drain path
i30 Leak detected — water in the base pan (anti-flood triggered)
i50 Wash pump electronics fault — circulation pump relay/triac error
i60 Water heating fault — water not reaching target temperature
M
Miele
9 error codes
F11 Drainage fault — water not pumped out
F13 Water intake fault — dishwasher not filling
F15 Heating issue — water not heating to target temperature
F70 Flow meter fault — water quantity sensor failure
+5 more codes →
F
Fisher & Paykel
3 error codes
U4 Not draining — drain fault
U1 Flood protection activated — water in base
U7 Heating failure — water not reaching target temperature
H
Haier
0 error codes